Which Organization Evaluates and Accredits Hospitals and Health Care Facilities

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which organization evaluates and accredits hospitals and health care facilities to make sure they meet quality and performance standards?

• A)Joint Commission
• B)Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• C)U.S.Department of Health and Human Services
• D)Food and Drug Administration
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Public Law

The branch of law that governs the relationship between individuals, corporations, and the state, including constitutional, administrative, and criminal law.

Plain Meaning

A principle in legal interpretation that when the words of a statute are clear, they should be applied according to their natural and ordinary meaning.

Statutory Interpretation

The process by which courts read and apply statutes, often involving the examination of the language, context, and intent behind the legislation.

Ambiguity

A lack of clarity or certainty in meaning in language, often leading to confusion or multiple interpretations.